CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel

Facility: Banner Behavioral Health Hospital

Billing Code: 80053 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80053
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $462
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $462. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $10.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7575 East Earll Drive, Scottsdale, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$462

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$10.56

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $10.56 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $462 (4375%)

Insurance Median: $12 (114%)

Cash: $462 (4375% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12 (114% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $10.56 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$11 - $416	104%
Banner Health	$11	104%
Banner University Health Plan	$11	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $14	104%
Carelon	$11	104%
Devoted Health Services	$11	104%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$11 - $16	104%
Health Net	$11 - $16	104%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan	$11	104%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$11	104%
Upmc Health Plan	$11	104%
Wellpoint	$11	104%
Gold Kidney Health Plan	$12	114%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi)	$355	3362%
Arizona Medical Network	$552 - $608	5227%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $462.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80053.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Banner Behavioral Health Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80053.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.